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Patent GB-189818570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuses for Blasting Cartridges.
Inventor: FERGUSON WILLIAM PROCTOR
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 18,570. Ferguson, W. P. Aug. 30. Blasting-fuzes.-The fulminate B is carried in a casing A, which is provided with a point a so that the casing can be readily pushed in the cartridge by the handle C. The electric firing-wires to the bridge d are carried through the handle C, and pass out on opposite sides through slots c<2>.
Patent GB-189823211-A (GB)
Title: A Paperless Cigarette Made with Cut Tobacco and Covered with Tobacco Leaf.
Inventor: RILEY THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 23,211. Riley, T. Nov. 4. Cigarettes.-Cigarettes made from cut tobacco are covered with wrappers cut from tobacco leaf and fastened by adhesives in the usual manner.
Patent GB-189826789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Incandescence Lamps.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 26,789. Feeny, V. I., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Gesellschaft]. Dec. 19. Globe holders for use with electric incandescent lamps of a special type. The globe N is held up against stops (not shown) on the lamp-holder M, by springs t thereon, so as to admit air. The springs are pressed in by studs u when placing the globe in position. In a modification, the springs t are replaced by similarly-shaped pieces of metal, which are pivoted and carry screws bearing against the lamp-holder to hold them against the globe.
Patent GB-189902480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dials for Indicating the Time at Different Parts of the World.
Inventor: RIEDINGER EUGENE RICHARD
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 2480. R i e - dinger, E. R., and Kennett, R. W. Feb. 3. Universal clocks; dials; hands.-The relative time for different cities of the world is shown by a number of hands upon a 24- hour dial, which is mounted upon a plate conventionally decorated to suggest in correct circular order morning, day, evening, and night. The hands may be in one piece, or separate, and may be replaced by a disc with slots.
Patent GB-189905949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler Furnaces or Flues.
Inventor: GEARING ERNEST
Filed: 1899-03-18
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5949. Gearing, E. March 18. Steam-generator furnace flues.-Corrugated flues are made with the inwardly-extending corrugations of less thickness and smaller radius of curvature than the outwardly-projecting corrugations. The thickness increases and diminishes progressively and symmetrically as shown.
Patent GB-189909216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling Devices for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: MUNTON JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 9216. Lake, H. H., [Munton, J.]. May 2. Couplings, automatic. -Consists chiefly of means for preventing the locking-pin D from working upward owing to vibration &c. For this purpose, a guard F bearing against the upper wall of the draw-head, and swing- ing round a boss a<4>, and operated by the tail b<1> of the knuckle B, is interposed between the pin D and the tail b<1> when the cars are coupled. The lower end of the pin D is moved forward when raised for uncoupling, so that it may be supported on the projection f<2> of the guard F. On the cars being uncoupled, the pin is returned to its vertical position by the cam surface f<5>, and is supported on the upper surface of the guard F. A hook b<3> on the knuckle engages with a recess in the draw-head in the coupled position, thus giving greater security, and in the uncoupled position prevents the guard F from moving. The pin D is guided into its locking position by the projection f<2> &c., and is prevented from being completely withdrawn by a stop G coacting with slots d<3>, a<9>. A shoulder b<2> on the knuckle engages with a corresponding shoulder f<4> on the guard.
Patent GB-189915098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Seats of Water Closets.
Inventor: JOHNSON ALFRED
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 15,098. Johnson, A., and Hinchliffe, J. S. July 22. Closet seat guards. -To protect the front of. the seat, a roll of paper A is mounted in a bracket, and the free end of the paper led under a guide E over the seat and down into the basin. With fixed seats the roll is mounted in a cavity formed in the earthenware.
Patent GB-189916165-A (GB)
Title: Process of Ornamenting Metal Articles and Metal Articles Ornamented by the said Process.
Inventor: MAYER IGNAZ
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 16,165. Mayer, I. Aug. 8. Drawings to Specification. Metalwork, ornamental.-A metal plate or article is recessed, pressed, or slotted, so that the remaining parts of the surface form an ornamental design. Or a similarly-ornamented metal article may be cast, or made of a strip or wire soldered in a frame or on a plate. The spaces are filled with coloured india-rubber or celluloid compositions, and a backing of thin wood or woven fabric may be caused to adhere to the composition. The whole is then vulcanized or dried, preferably under pressure between dies, forming hard rubber or celluloid in the spaces. The surface is finished by planing, turning, or grinding, and polishing; and the exposed metal may be electroplated with gold, silver, nickel, or other metal. The process is applicable for making cane heads, door knobs, knife handles, sheets for use as veneers, and other articles.
Patent GB-190009320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Joints
Inventor: MACPHERSON DUNCAN
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9320. MacPherson, D. May 21. Rail joints; chairs.-Fish joints are supported on the plate E, which bridges adjacent sleepers and is recessed to hold a bridge or truss piece J flush with its top surface. The recess may have bevelled ends d or ledges or flanges b, c, to hold the piece J, which may be a short length of rail with bevelled ends. Lugs F, integral with the plate, take over the rail flange, and bear against the fishplates to aid in preventing creep. Spike holes a and lugs e are also provided.
Patent GB-190009824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupler Mechanism for Organs and Harmoniums.
Inventor: HOLT JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 9824. Holt, J. May 29. Organs and like instruments.-The invention relates to coupler mechanism. In order, say, to couple the choir organ keys A to the pedal, the former are provided with levers E pivoted to them at e<1> and extending into notches f<1> in vertical rods F which rest on the pedals. On drawing a stop H, or depressing an equivalent pedal, a hinged rail G is moved so as to occupy the position shown in full lines. When in this position it acts as a fulcrum for the levers E, so that, when one of the rods F is moved upwards by depressing a pedal key, the corresponding lever E is moved by the rod F, and its opposite end being fixed it moves the key A. The great and swell organ keys can be coupled to the pedals by similar means. Rods L, shorter than F, but acting in a similar way, can be used to couple the great or swell organs to the choir organ. In order to couple the choir organ keys to the great organ keys B, the latter have pins b<2>, which operate levers V mounted in the former. The keys A will then be depressed by the keys B when a rail W has been moved so as to engage with the levers V.
Patent GB-190016226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Covering Electric Cables, Wires and other Cores.
Inventor: BERRIDGE ISAAC LOVELL
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 16,226. Berridge, I. L., and Kerr, B. Sept. 12. Knitting coverings of electric conductors and wire and other like cores. Relates to covering electric conductors, w i r e and other like cores with a circular knitted fabric. Fig. 2 shows a n elevation o f a machine in which the conductor is led from a feed drum through a circular knitting machine E to a take-up drum C. The feed drum is provided with a friction rod pressing on its periphery to maintain the tension and the guide drum D is provided with a ratchet-wheel D<1> and pawl D' attached to the pivoted lever frame G<3> to prevent back motion. The knitter is driven from shaft I by means of bevel gearing. The shaft I is provided with a clawker pawl for rotating the wheel O to actuate the take-up mechanism. The wheel O is connected to the shaft F<1> frictionally by the pressure-screws R, R<1> and friction arms N bearing against the chain-wheel of the chain M which drives the take-up wheel.
Patent GB-190106718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencil Cases.
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 6718. Mordan & Co., S., and Little, C. E. March 30. Pencil holders.-The lcad carrier a slides in the slotted tube b, and carries a heel d which projects through the slots in the tubes b, g and engages the spiral thread k of the rotatable outer cover l. The tube g is fixed to the nozzle i and is provided with a knob j. The tube b terminates in the jaws c, and is provided with a second slot extending some distance back from its outer end. When the lead carrier a is advanced till its front end encounters the inner surfaces of the jaws c, the tube b moves forward with it until the jaws open sufficiently to allow it to pass, when the lead stump may be removed and a fresh lead inserted. In a modification, the screwthreaded cover l is surrounded by an outer casing, which is secured to it.
Patent GB-190109960-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ventilating Device.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 9960. Allison, C. A., [Pullmann, C. L.]. May 14. Ventilating mines.- Relates to a ventilating-device for closed compartments such as apartments or mines &c. A hood or casing A is arranged over an aperture b formed in a back-plate B &c. A valve C, pivoted at the centre to the hood, is arranged so as to close the front of the hood to the passage of air, or the valve may consist of flaps arranged at the front and back of the hood and connected by links to a vane operated by the air so that one flap is open when the other is closed. In other arrangements, the hood is pivoted to arms so that it can move to close one end of the passage, or the valve is dispensed with, and the hood closed at one end. A shutter D, carrying a screen d, may be used in connection with the aperture b. Each end of the shutter carries a flange having a pivoted extension d<3>. The shutter may be operated from the inside by a knob d<5>, or by means of a rod &c. from the outside. The apparatus may act either to supply fresh air, or to exhaust the foul air.
Patent GB-190113092-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus to be used in Cutting Key-ways in Wheels and the like.
Inventor: MACKENZIE HUGH WATSON
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 13,092. Mackenzie, H. W. June 27. Slotting; tools and tool-holders.-An apparatus for cutting keyways in wheels and the like comprises a grooved guide B, which can be fixed in the bore of the wheel by screws D, Figs. 1 and 2, and which acts as a guide or receives an additional guide-block E for a tool H with a cutting-edge H<1>, Fig. 2. The keyway is cut by driving the tool through several times, a succession of cuts being taken by the use of packing-strips G of an increased thickness for each cut. The guide E has stops F, and the packing-pieces have enlarged heads to prevent longitudinal displacement in the guide. The screws may be placed in various holes C to suit the length of the work, or may bear on a bar K, Fig. 4, of sufficient length. For cutting large keyways, narrow grooves may first be cut as shown in Fig. 4, by using a grooved guide E and a narrow tool H and packing-strips G. The guide is then turned over, and the keyway finished by using a tool and packing-strips of the full width. Narrow keyways may be out by using only the central grooves of the guide. The keyways are tapered by forming the bottom of the groove in the guide B at an inclination, or by using inclined packing-strips. The apparatus may be used on an anvil or other solid surface, to prevent the guide from being forced through the work.
Patent GB-190113325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Beetling or Finishing Cloth.
Inventor: REYNOLDS WILLIAM FLECK
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,325. Reynolds, W. F. July 1. Beetling.-In high-speed or spring beetling- machines, the hammer is guided by spring devices, the use of fixed guides being avoided. To the (preferably) conical shank of the hammer d are pivoted coupling-rods e, the other ends of the rods carrying spring fittings which are pivoted to the C-springs c. The fittings consist of stirrups g between which and nuts h on the rods e are springs f. The rods e may be crossed at the left-hand side, and parallel at the right-hand side, as shown in Fig. 2. In modifications, the rods e may be replaced by C-springs secured to the spring box or holder a, or the rods e or flexible bands may be used with the C-springs.
Patent GB-190123790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Crushing and Amalgamating Machinery for the Reduction of Quartz and the Recovery therefrom of the Precious Metals, and the Grinding or Pulverizing of other Substances.
Inventor: LAMBERTON ANDREW
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 23,790. Lamberton, A. Nov. 23. Drawings to Specification. Oil, catching.-Relates to a grinding-mill with a vertical shaft which runs on a bearing above the mill casing. To prevent the lubricating oil from passing along the bearing to the interior of the mill, the shaft collar below the bearing is formed on the under side with an annular recess, into which projects the bevelled end of a gland on the shaft; this serves to direct the oil outwards to a channel leading through the wall of the bearing.
Patent GB-190126353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Preparation of Medicinal Compounds.
Inventor: STEPHAN ALFRED
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 26,353. Stephan, A. Dec. 24. Capsules medicinal preparations.-Relates to a process of obtaining certain silver solutions, e.g., those of albumen silver compounds, in such a form that while they remain solid at ordinary temperatures they melt at the temperature of the human body. For this purpose gelatine is moistened with water, and when it is swollen up, it is dissolved in glycerine to which an aqueous solution of the silver salt is added. The combined solution, after cooling, forms a consistent gelatinous mass which may be stored in small tubes or capsules of gelatine provided with an unsealed outlet or ejection opening.
Patent GB-190202413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tombstones and the like.
Inventor: REID WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 2413. Reid, W. Jan. 30. Monuments.-Photographs of deceased persons are inserted in recesses a in tombstones, monuments; &c., and are protected from weather by plates or sheets of glass, celluloid, or transparent material hermetically sealed in recesses a' by putty or cement. A protective coating of mastic or gum may be applied to the backs of the photographs near the edges.
Patent GB-190202701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Line Jacks.
Inventor: LAMBERT GUSTAF
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 2701. Lambert, G. Feb. 3. Switches. - Telephone j jacks are made with extra a springs b arranged with contacts d to b e a r against the plug sleeves i so as to make electric contact independently of the contact between the plug and socket.
Patent GB-190209899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Aerated Beverages and Automatically and Electrically Controlling the Gas Pressure therein.
Inventor: MALMSTROM PETER ENGELBRECKT
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 9899. Malmstrom, P. E. April 29. Motors, controlling.-In apparatus for aerating liquids, an electromotor D operates various parts of the apparatus, and its speed is regulated by the pressure of gas in the storage vessel C, which acts on a curved piece of spring tubing in a casing G so that, as the pressure rises, the tube tends to straighten, and vice versÔ, and the movements of this tube operate a contact-piece by which a switch H is moved to close or open the circuit through the motor D.
Patent GB-190212893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connected with Cabinet, Coffin and similar Handles, Drawer-pulls, Drawer Catches and such like.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 12,893. Smith, T. A. June 6. Handles or pulls for cabinets, drawers, coffins, &c. The handle proper a is engaged by its hooked or like ends a<2> with eyes in lugs or brackets d projecting through holes of corresponding shape in the plates or fittings c by which the handle is attached to the drawer or surface g. The lugs are passed through the holes from the back of the plates c, and are formed with enlargements d<2>, which prevent them from being drawn through. These enlargements preferably fit into or rest in recesses c<3> in the plates.
Patent GB-190215347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Arc Lamps
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 15,347. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. July 9. Switches.-A switch for an arc lamp consists of a blade 17 on a spindle 15 rotated by a handle 16, the contacts 13, 18 being fixed to the porcelain or like body 1 of the upper part of the lamp.
Patent GB-190218879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Brick Cutting Tables.
Inventor: TUKE HENRY
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,879. Tuke, H. Aug. 28. Moulding bricks.-Relates to apparatus, described in Specification No. 4308, A.D. 1902, for cutting clay to form bricks. A column of clay is pushed on a table c, and bears on the bevelled end of an arm v so as to close a clutch 6 and connect gearing l with the driving-shaft x. The link 4 is thus oscillated by a crank-pin on the disc 3, and pushes the clay, by means of a board d, against wires f. A cam 12 on the wheel l engages a tappet on the arm v, and disconnects the clutch when the clay is cut, the cam being carried beyond the arm v by means of a pinion 13 engaging a sector on the back shaft. According to the Provisional Specification, the cut bricks are retained by a drop-board, while the spring frame carrying the wires f is returning to its normal position.
Patent GB-190221672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Appertaining to Valves for Liquids or Fluids.
Inventor: MARCHANT GEORGE MAULE
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 21,672. Marchant, G. M. Oct. 6. Sliding - valves ; s e a t s; casings.- The seats c are made with flanges c'. The flanges, Figs. 1 and 2, are bevelled at c<11> to receive wedges d, which are acted on by screws f so as to force them tightly against the faces of the casing. In another form, shown in Fig. 5, the flange is made so as to form one turn of a screw, against which a similarlyshaped ring d fits. Lugs d<11> on the back of the rings abut against ridges a<1> surrounding the inlet and outlet openings b. The lugs pass through recesses in the ridge when the ring is being put in place. In a third form, the seat screws into a split or divided nut, which abuts against the ridge above referred to. The nut may then be clamped on the seat by a bolt which draws the free ends of it together. A special opening may be provided in the casing to enable its interior to be reached readily.
Patent GB-190223521-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Transporting Wheeled Ordnance of Large Calibre of that Class in which the Barrel alone Recoils.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 23,521. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. Oct. 28. Field carriages ; mountings.-To enable the weight to be more evenly distributed between the gun carriage and the limber, when a heavy siege gun is being transported, the gun A is disconnected from the recoil apparatus B, and is drawn rearwards along the trail E, where its breech is attached at N to a supporting-plate M, while its forward end is supported by the engagement of the front ring a with the cradle b, the latter being supported on the trail by the cross-bar L.
Patent GB-190227629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Filters
Inventor: ABRAHAM KARL
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 27,629. Abraham K. Dec. 15. Filters of large capacity; pressure filters.-One or more elements 4, of circular, hexagonal, or other section, are placed in a chamber 1, into which the fluid to be filtered is admitted at 19. The chambers consist of metal, slotted as shown in Fig. 3, and bent as shown in Figs. 5 or 6. Each chamber has a central perforated tube 7, and the space between the tube and the outer wall is packed with sand, gravel, or coke. The tube 7 is centered by arms 10 or otherwise, and has a handle 11 for removing the filtering-element for re-charging. Each tube 7 passes through the bottom of its element, and also through a false bottom 8 in the chamber 1. The filtered fluid passes away through a pipe in the case shown, but it may also be drawn off from the top of the chamber by a siphon or other suction device. Various modifications of the apparatus are shown applicable amongst other things for filtering gases. Means are also described for expelling the fluid from the filter by forcing in a heavier fluid when the filtering operation is at an end. A form is also shown in which one filtering-element is situated within another.
Patent GB-190227993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wool Scouring Machines.
Inventor: DUBRULE PAUL
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 27,993. Dubrule, P., and Dubrule, P. Dec. 18. Washing.-Relates to a circular wool-scouring machine in which the wool is carried by a rotary platform arranged below a succession of spraying-pipes. The perforated platform 2 is supported by a central shaft and peripheral rollers, and is continuously rotated by bevel gearing 3, 4, to which motion is transmitted through mechanism capable of giving three different speeds. The wool is fed through a channel 1 into au annular chamber A, having an outer fixed wall 12 and an inner wall 13 carried by the rotary platform. A sinking roller 15, arranged close to the inlet channel, equalizes the layer of wool, and gives it a convex surface. The wool is carried beneath a series of spraying- pipes 24, into which the liquor is pumped from the several compartments of a vat B. It is discharged through an outlet 14, constructed with a helical wall and provided with a winged drum to facilitate the discharge. The wash liquor flows through the perforated platform 2, and is received in a distributing - channel C, divided into compartments which open through valves 32 into the preceding compartments of the vat B. In the neighbourhood of the feed-channel, an unperforated fixed metal plate is arranged below the perforated platform, and the first of the wash liquor is received in a trough 36 communicating with a densimeter, from which it may be run off for the extraction of potassium salts, or, if not of sufficient density, returned to the vat B. Fig. 5 shows the mechanism employed for driving the rotary platform at three different speeds. Motion is conveyed from the fast pulley 9 through toothed wheels 42, 43, and worm gearing 45, 8, to a shaft 46 carrying three wheels 47, gearing with three corresponding wheels 48, mounted loosely on a longitudinallymovable shaft 49. Either of the wheels 48 can be connected to the shaft 49 at will by means of a key 52 moving with the shaft. The platform is driven from the shaft 49 through bevel gearing 7, 6.